Current State of Knowledge About Cancer in Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) People

Overview

Journal Semin Oncol Nurs

Specialties Nursing
Oncology

Date 2017 Dec 30

PMID 29284587

Citations 21

Authors

Liz Margolies

Carlton G Brown

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Abstract

Objective: To review the current state of knowledge about cancer in lesbians, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people by focusing on four major issues across the cancer continuum including: 1) lack of data collection on sexual orientation and gender identity; 2) need for a culturally competent workforce; 3) the need for a culturally competent health care system; and 4) creating LGBT tailored patient/client information and education.

Data Sources: Published literature.

Conclusion: Oncology nurses and health care providers can work to improve the care of LGBT patients with cancer by following suggestions in this article.

Implications For Nursing Practice: Oncology nurses and other health care providers have many distinct occasions to improve overall cancer care for LGBT patients.

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